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Amanda Courtney
Mar 5, 2026

Trading Koalas for Canal Boats: Our Aussie Family's Slow Travel Adventure Through the UK Countryside

When most Australians think of a family holiday in the UK, they picture Buckingham Palace, red buses, and maybe a whirlwind tour of castles and museums. But for us, we wanted something different—something slower, more grounded, and uniquely British.

James Anelay
Nov 15, 2024

The UK's Best Narrowboat Hire Companies Named

We've compiled a list of the UK's best canal boat hire bases as rated by their customers.

James Anelay
Sep 12, 2024

Top 10 silver propeller canal boat holidays

Find a hidden gem and visit a silver propeller location on your next canal boat holiday

James Anelay
Nov 16, 2023

10 tips for buying a canal boat

Warmth and the cozy ambiance of a real fire, making them perfect for canalboat trips

James Anelay
Nov 16, 2023

Canal Boat Holiday Staycations in and around Wales to book for 2024.

Wales boasts 3 different holiday canals, all very different from each other but **equally beautiful**. Plan and Book your 2024 staycation on the water in Wales.

James Anelay
Nov 1, 2023

Accessible Canal Boat Holidays

We put together a list of a handful of companies in the UK canal network who do offer overnight accessible canal barge holidays

James Anelay
Nov 1, 2023

How to Use a Solid Fuel Stove on Your Canalboat Holiday

With the Summer season over and the Autumn season drawing to a close many hirers will be taking advantage of winter hire prices and boats equipped with Solid Fuel Stoves. We ask Sebastian from Marine Heating for their tips on using a Solid Fuel Stove on your Canal Boat Holiday.